WEEKLY MASSES:

ALTAR SERVERS

The role of an Altar Server is to assist the Priest during the celebration of Mass.  Boys and girls who are in the Third Grade and up are eligible to take part in this ministry.  Training is offered on an ongoing basis throughout the year. Children in both public and parochial school are encouraged to be involved.

Contact: Maureen TenEyck  (518) 674-3157 email:  [email protected]

LECTORS & EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION

Eucharistic Ministers distribute the Eucharist (Body and Blood of the Lord) at parish Masses and bring Holy Communion to the sick and homebound. 

Lectors read the Word of the Lord at weekend liturgies and holy days.

Volunteers serving in these ministries are trained and then assigned to Masses of their choice. Contact: Nancy Donohue  email: [email protected] or Janet Derby (518) 573-7105 email: [email protected] or call the parish office, (518) 274-1363 ext. 2

Lector & Eucharistic Minister Schedules
 

USHERS

Ushers are ministers of hospitality, tasked with ensuring “All Are Welcome” at Sacred Heart Church.  Ushers help seat people or assist the physically disabled or elderly and coordinate with those needing to receive Communion in their seat.  Ushers assist in handing out worship aids for Mass, take up collections, ensure there are people ready to bring the gifts to the altar and, when necessary, help direct the congregation at Communion time.  They greet Mass attendees upon their arrival and distribute bulletins and other materials as needed before and after each liturgy.

Contact: Bernie Leach  272-3103  email:  [email protected]


MASS ADMINSTRATORS:

ALTAR ROSARY SOCIETY

The Sacred Heart Altar Rosary Society was founded in the 1930s. The primary goal of the society is to care for  the church altars and linens. Members also form an honor guard and recite a decade of the rosary for a member’s funeral. 

Contact: Parish Office 518-274-1363 ext. 2  email: [email protected]om

COUNTING TEAM

This group of parish volunteers meets weekly to count collection donations and to  prepare and make bank deposits.

Contact: Marty Hoyt  (518) 272-4576  or Emmanuela Castle (518) 273-9042 email:  [email protected] or email:  [email protected]

LITURGY COMMITTEE

The Sacred Heart Liturgy Committee plans, prepares and evaluates all aspects of weekly and special liturgies, in order for our community to fully, actively and consciously worship. The Sacred Heart Liturgy Committee meets 3-4 times per year.

Contact: Parish Office 274-1363   email: [email protected]om

 

FUNERAL, EASTER AND CHRISTMAS MASSES:

BEREAVEMENT / LAZARUS COMMITTEE

Members of the Lazarus Committee assist Father in preparing the Church for the celebration of a Funeral. They welcome the family and friends at the Church entrance and distribute the program. They prepare the altar and arrange for the pall or cremains table to be in place.  At Father’s request a team member may join Father when he meets with the Family. Additionally, they participate in the annual mass of Remembrance on All Souls Day where those who have passed in the year prior are remembered in a ceremony that includes their family..

Contact: Cindy Ryan (518) 274-2348 email:  [email protected]m

DECORATING COMMITTEE

The Decorating Committee is made up of parish volunteers who work to keep our church decorations beautifully arrnaged and current throughout the liturgical year and on hand for any special celebrations as they occur. They also enhance and beautify our sanctuary for the High Holy Days of the liturgical calendar.

Contact: Nancy Kelley (518)283-4564  cell: 518-396-0424 email: namlkelley@gmailcom